This film, which was directed by David Guglielmo and written by Kathy Charles, tries very hard to set the tone for what is to come, or at least prepare us for it. In my case, nothing truly prepared me for what came after. Love Bomb goes above expectations with the story of three characters who all have one mutual aspect the Love Bomb dating app, which truly is one of a kind. The film is plagued by weak acting choices combined with a slim plot line. Guglielmo and Charles try to do something different in terms of storytelling, but the problem is the execution.
Love Bomb is shrouded in uncertainty. We are first introduced to it through Josh’s (Josh Caras) backstory who returns home to find his girlfriend Anna (Jessie Andrews) waiting for him with a prepared meal. While she is happy, she is also very annoyed at the fact that he is late. As such, she begins accusing him of cheating, which he firmly denies, and the two of them proceed to have sex as some form of resolution. Unbeknownst to them, they are not alone in the house and someone is observing them through a concealed camera. The next morning, Josh is greeted by the rude shock of Tom (Zane Holtz) Anna’s husband, who storms into the house and locks Joshua in. Even though the story lacks clarity regarding the assumptions you could start making from the early moments, the fact that it was interesting enough for me to wish to keep watching is a consolation.
It is how the film clutches onto its mystery that ultimately detracts from cohesion. Love Bomb started losing my attention a little before the halfway mark. The characters are all half and the poor, uneven delivery of the lines does not help. The dialogue is devoid of nuance. While Anna, Josh, and Tom seem to present a particular image at the outset, flashbacks show how they are intertwined with Love Bomb, which is a role-play-obsessed dating app. The film tries to be a thriller, but misses the mark completely.
There have been numerous conversations revolving around the function of dating apps, but Love Bomb completely ignores the perspective of the users.
The first thing that struck me about the Love Bomb was the music and the way it was edited. The music creates an air of mystery however, it begins to become excruciating to listen to when it cues the audience on exactly how we’re supposed to be feeling next. The suspenseful editing captures my attention here and there, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’m watching an amateur short film that’s been stretched too thin, even if it’s only an hour and fifteen minutes. Despite my efforts to enjoy it, I found little to advocate for beyond a unique premise.
I was more concerned with thinking of the deep messages that the film has to offer. It is overwhelmingly convoluted and chaotic, yet I feel like with more exploration, it could yield a worthwhile outcome. There have been endless conversations surrounding the social phenomenon of dating apps, but Love Bomb hardly approaches the topic in relation to its intended audience. No one realistically has any motivations to use these apps, and while the movie does touch on character reasoning, it chooses to prioritize visual flair over coherent storytelling. The film felt shallow and devoid of meaning.
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